US ‘aware’ of Israel’s nuclear weapons production for decades: Declassified doc.

Newly declassified documents have disclosed that the United States was aware that Israel was capable of producing weapons-grade plutonium at Dimona nuclear site.

Moscow says arrested Uzbek national behind assassination of Russian general

Russia says the suspect behind the terrorist attack that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops, has been detained.

Iran’s ex-president Rouhani says shocked by hijab law, cites “contradictions with Qur’an, Constitution”

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed shock over the recent hijab law approved by the Guardian Council, which predicts severe punishment for those violating it.

US lawmakers call on Biden to halt offensive weapons to Israel

Democratic legislators in the United States have urged the administration of President Joe Biden to cease the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, noting that the Israeli government has not complied with US demands for more aid to enter Gaza.

Assailant of women in Tehran executed

The Iranian Judiciary announced on Wednesday the execution of a man who terrorized and injured 59 women and girls in the Iranian capital Tehran using an awl.

UN special envoy warns war in Syria ‘has not ended’, citing clashes between various armed groups

The United Nations special envoy for Syria has warned that the war in the Arab country “has not ended yet” despite the removal of President Bashar al-Assad by opposition fighters, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed rebels and Kurdish fighters.

Israeli PM says to occupy Syria buffer zone until ‘another arrangement’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israeli soldiers will remain stationed at a so-called “buffer zone” inside the Golan Heights, seized following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, until another arrangement is found.

Iran defends nuclear enrichment program against IAEA criticism

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is aligned with the country’s technical needs and fully under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, emphasizing it has no military objectives.

Israeli DM wants control over Gaza amid ceasefire deal push

Israel's defence minister has stated the military plans to have indefinite control over the Gaza Strip even after "defeating Hamas", as indirect ceasefire talks reportedly move closer to an agreement.

Israel planning to conduct military operation against Yemen: KAN

The Israeli army is planning to strike Yemen in response to the recent Houthi missile and drone attacks against Israel, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation Kan reported.

Palestinians sue US gov’t over assistance to Israel’s military

Five Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, the occupied West Bank and the United States have sued the US government to try to cut off American assistance to the Israeli military over its involvement in serious human rights abuses.

Iran issues stern warning against E3 on snapback mechanism use

Iran has strongly warned that any use of the snapback mechanism to impose all anti-Iran sanctions by the three European members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal will be met with a firm response.

Saudi Arabia, Israel closing to normalisation agreement amid regional tensions: Haaretz

Riyadh and Tel Aviv have reached a breakthrough in talks around normalising relations, Haaretz reported on Tuesday, adding that the normalisation could be related to an elusive ceasefire deal that would bring about an end to the war in the Gaza Strip.

Mass grave found near Damascus could contain thousands of bodies

A mass grave that could contain the remains of thousands of people has been found outside Syria’s capital Damascus. The new interim government has promised to hold accountable those responsible for atrocities under the ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

Analyst: NPT withdrawal would turn Iran into North Korea

Morteza Makki, a Tehran-based European affairs expert, has warned that withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would have severe consequences for Iran, likening it to North Korea. Given the country's current economic challenges, he stressed the need for realistic strategies and national consensus to avoid reaching such a critical juncture.

Official: Iranian govt. halts implementation of Hijab law amendment

The Iranian government is said to have decided to temporarily suspend the implementation of the proposed amendment to the hijab law until further deliberations take place in the Supreme National Security Council or a meeting of senior officials.

UNGA adopts resolution stressing Palestinians right to self-determination

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution affirming the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination by an overwhelming majority.

Almost 13k students killed in Gaza, West Bank since October 2023

Nearly 13,000 students have been killed by Israel in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank since the regime launched its onslaught against the besieged enclave more than 14 months ago.

Reopening of Iran’s embassy in Syria on agenda: Foreign Ministry

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that the reopening of the country’s embassy in the Syrian capital of Damascus is “high on the agenda". Esmaeil Baqaei added that the diplomatic mission will resume its activities once the “necessary conditions” are met.

President Pezeshkian to visit Egypt for D-8 summit

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has stated that President Masoud Pezeshkian will take part in the forthcoming summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation in Cairo, Egypt.

Tehran police chief: Deportation of illegal immigrants diminishes crime rates

The Tehran Police Chief has highlighted the positive impact of deporting illegal immigrants mainly from neighboring Afghanistan on reducing crime in the Iranian capital, stating that approximately 160,000 illegal immigrants have been deported from Tehran to their countries.

Trump claims Turkey behind overthrow of Assad government in Syria

US President-elect Donald Trump has claimed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was behind an "unfriendly takeover" of Syria, referring to the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government earlier this month.

Top Russian general, his aide killed in Moscow explosion

Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide were killed in a blast in Moscow on Tuesday.

Iran Leader: End of resistance a ‘misconception’

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized that the belief held by the United States, the Israeli regime, and some of their allies regarding the end of resistance is entirely mistaken.

AEOI chief says nuclear technology in Iran not to be limited

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has emphasized that with the endeavours and diligence of Iranian specialized youth, the country's nuclear technology will never be stopped.

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